Payton Taylor writes from the heart and sings from an old soul with a voice that is resolute, both on and off stage. The American Idol alum is country roots steeped in blues, in the spirit of artists from Eva Cassidy to Emmylou Harris. Written with a wisdom that belies her age, her songs are sung with a candor that is unmistakably hers. Payton has played prestigious performances at the Ryman Auditorium, the Grand Ole Opry, and The Bluebird Cafe.